5 ways to feel good on a cruise

If you thought cruises were all cocktails and cake buffets (don't worry, they still are!), think again. Today’s ships are floating sanctuaries of wellness, designed to help you nourish your body, clear your mind and come home feeling lighter…  in spirit, if not in a suitcase.

Here are five wonderful ways to find your wellness at sea.

1. Eat clean, and delicious

Gone are the days when cruise dining meant choosing between steak or fish. Wellness-conscious cruisers now have gourmet, clean-eating menus to look forward to. Oceania’s Aquamar Kitchen is one of our top picks… think power bowls, cold-pressed juices, and avocado toast with a view. Plenty of ships also offer vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and low-sugar options, so you can stay on track without missing out.

2. Spa your way around the world

Every good cruise deserves a little pampering. From the hydrotherapy pools of Celebrity’s Sea Thermal Suite to the sauna & snow grottos on Viking, you’ll find plenty of places to let go of life’s tension. Pick shore excursions that heal the soul. Try a traditional hammam in the Arabian Gulf or a volcanic hot stone massage in the Pacific. Bliss.

3. Get active

Whether you’re into sunrise yoga on the deck or smashing your personal best on a treadmill with an ocean view, cruise fitness has come a long way. Many ships now offer classes like Pilates, spin, TRX and even boxing. Love your steps? You’ll get plenty exploring every port. And if you’re sailing with Regent Seven Seas or Viking Cruises, wellness shore excursions – like forest bathing or beachside tai chi – take things next level.

4. Sleep like you mean it

There’s something about sleeping at sea – the gentle rock of the ocean, the black-out quiet of your room, and the lack of early alarms. But cruise lines are dialling it up even further. Look out for Princess Cruises’ award-winning beds, Silversea’s butler-drawn baths, and turndown treats like pillow menus and lavender sprays. Say goodbye to restless nights and hello to deep, dreamy slumber.

5. Mindfulness, your way

You don’t need to go full retreat mode to find peace on a cruise – although you absolutely can. Whether it’s guided meditation, a sound bath session, or simply reading a book in a quiet lounge with sea views all around, wellness on board is what you make of it. Even slowing down to watch a sunrise from the top deck can be a soul-soothing ritual.

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